Good Morning All, First, thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our most recent survey. I know it's probably the last thing you want to do but.... the information that we get is invaluable in our efforts to pressure the government to make amendments to existing financial aid programs and to enact a freeze on commercial evictions. This time our survey went out not just to businesses and landlords in Toronto but also to those in Ottawa…

Good Afternoon All, I have a few things this afternoon to pass along: 1. Property Tax Deferral - City announces a new system: The City understands some residents and businesses may be experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Property owners will be able to request additional time to pay their taxes without incurring late payment penalties or interest charges for a six month period effective June 1 to November 30, 2020. The additional time given to pay your…

Good Morning All, I hope that everyone had a good weekend. Today is the start of week 12 of the shutdown and it is June 1st - rent day. I hope that all of our members (tenants and landlords) have been able to discuss and come to agreements regarding this month's rent payments. With the opening of the CECRA program we've been asked to conduct a third survey to get your feedback on this program and the other programs available…

Good Afternoon All, I have a few things to cover today: 1. Provincial Emergency Orders Extended Premier Ford has extended the Emergency Orders to Tuesday, June 9/20. The existing orders were to have expired this coming Friday. This means that restrictions are still in place in terms of no more than 5 people in public gatherings; restaurants/pubs, salons, spas etc. are still closed. 2. City's Active TO Program and impact on the Danforth As I reported in my Monday update,…

Hi All, Here is a list of upcoming free webinars for Toronto small businesses. There's some interesting topics - please take a look - specifically the one that provides help when applying for the various government funding programs. Again, these are free - you just need to register. Thanks, Susan Stay informed with online webinars & events COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for the Retail Sector (Free)Thursday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. - RegisterThursday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. - Register Thursday, June 11,…

Good Morning All, Please see the information below re: the CECRA and CEBA programs. Please keep me updated as to whether your landlord is applying. We'd also like to get feedback from those who do apply as to the ease or challenges of the application process. Again, as I don't have email addresses for all of our landlords, I ask that you please forward this email to your landlord. Thanks, Susan The Application Portal for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent…